Eminem And Eazy E -

Fans often speculate that without Eazy-E’s initial belief in Dr. Dre’s production, the platform that eventually launched Eminem might never have existed. Eminem’s Early Inspiration

Eminem has frequently cited Eazy-E as a major influence on his career. In interviews, he has highlighted specific ways Eazy-E shaped his perspective as a young artist:

(Laughter, that classic high-pitched cackle.) Yeah. Ruthless Records. Shady Records. We out. (Car doors slam, engine revs, fades out.) eminem and eazy e

: In various interviews and lyrics, Eminem has paid homage to Eazy-E's role as the "godfather of gangster rap." Following Eazy-E's death in 1995 from AIDS-related complications, Eminem has often included him in his lists of legendary rappers who paved the way for the genre. Comparison Table: Legends of Hip-Hop Origin Compton, California Detroit, Michigan Record Label Ruthless Records Shady Records / Aftermath Main Group D12 / Bad Meets Evil Defining Achievement Pioneer of Gangster Rap Best-selling rapper of all time Status Deceased (1995) Posthumous "Collaborations"

“Eazy-E walked so Eminem could run — both left blood on the mic and changed hip-hop forever. No rules. No regrets. Ruthless since day one. 🎤⛓️💥 #EazyE #Eminem #RuthlessRecords #HipHopBlueprint” Fans often speculate that without Eazy-E’s initial belief

I see the police sweat, they know I’m a threat. Eminem: I see the press sweat, they wanna see me dead. Eazy-E: I sell records by the mill, never sit still. Eminem: I pop pills for the thrill, just to get ill. Eazy-E: Nobody move, nobody gets hurt. Eminem: Talkin’ ‘bout murder on a record, it’s assertive. Eazy-E: Ruthless for life, that’s the motto I keep. Eminem: Till I’m six feet deep, I don’t sleep, I don’t weep.

"The Crooked I" (feat. Eminem & Eazy-E) Produced by: Dr. Dre In interviews, he has highlighted specific ways Eazy-E

Eazy: We only got one life to live, so live it up. Eminem: And if the gun goes click, put your dukes up. Eazy: Ruthless villain, yeah we keep it so loco. Eminem: Psychopath flow, welcome to the solo. Both: West Coast rider, Midwest survivor. Eazy: Real recognizin' real, we the gold providers.

: Both artists were discovered and catapulted to stardom by Dr. Dre. Eazy-E co-founded N.W.A with Dre in the 1980s, while Dre famously signed Eminem to Aftermath Entertainment in 1998.

(Voice: Aggressive, rapid-fire, altering flows. The beat gets slightly more distorted and intense.) Look, Eazy taught me how to pack a heater Now I’m packin’ a speaker, I’m a lyrical creature Lurkin' in the shadows of the clinical needle I’m evil, see the people? I’m a (beep) on a beat, yo. I’m a mental case, leave you in a rental face Duct tape on your mouth, leave you in a better place. I channel the anger, the pain, and the strife While Eazy was hustlin’, I was strugglin’ for life. We different sides of the very same quarter He got popped, I got popped, lookin’ for the border. But I’m crossin' the line, drawin' a line in the sand Middle finger to the world, mic in my hand. I’m a white boy from the trailors, he’s a Crip from the city But both of our mothers probably told us "What a pity." But look at us now, standing tall on the beat Eazy-E and Slim Shady, bringin' the heat!